The perfect pose – Brahminy Kite

I have been wanting to get a lens which could get me shots closer (than my 18-200) to these lovely creatures of god namely birds. What has kept me away is the cost of buying a lens. Those who I have spoken to on this topic know how much I talk about this “disability” I have even cribbed about that in this below shown shot on Flickr.

But then they say that never is any lens enough. One of my Flickr friends – Koshy sir – told me that the ideal lens is 100mm more than what you have It’s not the lens but getting closer to the bird that matters more and being there at the right time! This is one such occurence!

I was at my alma mater KREC (or NITK as it is called now) for the annual college fest after a real long time. The college is in Surathkal near Mangalore and situated near the coastline. There is a lighthouse nearby and I had climbed the steps onto the top this time round. While I was capturing the beautiful sea shore from that height, I suddenly noticed a Brahminy Kite flying straight at me!! And beyond being impressed by the majestic beauty of this bird, I had the presence of mind to depress the shutter to get this magnificent sight. Like they say nothing like getting close to the subject!! Truly!

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